Getting organized is a GREAT resolution or goal for 2024. You may be able to find things when you need them, save money and even save your sanity! Getting organized, unfortunately, does not happen overnight. It is a muscle that you need to work daily to see the results. Putting things where they belong, keeping up with the laundry and creating spaces to place important items are key.  Some people are naturally organized but have a wrench thrown into their lives and they get off track. This could be having a baby, getting married, getting divorced, having surgery, moving, starting a new jo ..read more

In today’s world, many people are striving for a life with less clutter. As professional organizers, we are crucial in this journey, assisting people and families to navigate the task of downsizing. This delicate task goes beyond merely reducing the number of belongings; it also involves reassessing our values and redefining our relationship with our possessions. A successful downsizing journey often requires a holistic approach, taking into consideration the environmental, emotional, and economic implications of the decisions being made. It’s not merely about what to discard; it’s also abou ..read more

As a professional organizer, it’s common to come across countless boxes and manila envelopes full of old photographs in your clients’ homes. They are often lacking any organizational system, mixed together with no rhyme or reason. You might even come across strips of photo negatives and slides within those same boxes and envelopes. In today’s digital world, most of us are storing photographs on our phones and computers—which means those disorganized photo prints are likely family memories from years ago and past generations. This makes them even more important, as they are cherished moments t ..read more

Interview by Beth Fuchs, CPO Q. What did you think and how did you feel when you learned that you won this award? I was so surprised. I felt flattered and humbled. And a little nervous standing up on the stage with Amy speaking about me.  Q. Tell us the story of your NAPO involvement. What has been most rewarding? My involvement with NAPO volunteering began about a year into my membership with the NAPO-Austin chapter. I served as Membership and Marketing Director, GO Month Chair, and President. While still on my chapter board, I began serving on the NAPO National Marketing and ..read more

Interview conducted by Jenny Wilson The President’s Award recognizes a NAPO member who has made a significant contribution benefiting the NAPO membership. This year’s award goes to the Co-chairs of the Education Advisory Committee, Dan Loya and Kristine Stables. Dan Loya Kristine Stables At the 2023 Summit our President, Amy Tokos, said, “I choose Dan and Kristine for this award because they deserve it. Continuous learning is one of NAPO Strategic Guiding Principles. This year, while NAPO was on their management change hike, these two helped the Education Advisory Committee and the Subj ..read more

Hello NAPO Nation! My name is Gayle Goddard, and I’m a CPO in Houston, Tx. At NAPO’s Summit in Las Vegas the end of March, Jill Yesko of Discover Organizing was awarded the NAPO Founder’s Award for 2023. The Founders’ Award is presented to a NAPO member for outstanding innovation, inspiration, and creativity both within, and outside of, the field of professional organizing and productivity consulting. Jill missed accepting her award at Summit because she had family commitments at the same time, but she has since received the award by mail, and I had the very great pleasure of speaking with her ..read more

Happy New Year! Are you ready for NAPO2023 Summit? It is fast approaching and we would like to give you a little preview of a panel that our Career Kickstarters won’t want to miss. A panel from the Institute for Challenging Disorganization (ICD) will take a look at how to be successful with clients who have neurodiverse conditions. The panelists include Carolyn Caldwell, CPO®, CPO-CD, Master Trainer; Diane Quintana, CPO®, CPO-CD®, Master Trainer, Residential Organizer Specialist Certificate, NAPO Life Transitions Specialist Certificate; Alice Price, CPO-CD® COC® CVPO; and Lynne Poulton, CPO ..read more

NAPO2023 Summit is a little over three months away and we are excited about the top-notch program the Summit Work Group has put together. This week we will give a preview of Arba Cooper’s presentation “12 Elements Websites Need to Get Conversions”. Arba’s presentation is part of the Career Building path for those who are newer to the industry. If you aren’t at NAPO2023 Summit you will miss the hands-on workshops by NAPO and non-NAPO speakers and game-changer keynotes by nationally known speakers Mimi Brown and Thanh Pham. By attending NAPO2023 you will learn big ideas, tackle big picture ques ..read more

With the approaching holiday season, it’s important to have your client’s look at what they have and get rid of the things they no longer use. While this may be a challenging task, it’s important to make room for the new. There are three spaces that we suggest purging before the holidays: the kid’s room, the kitchen and the primary bedroom. To conquer clutter during the holiday season, follow our tips on how to purge. The Kid’s Room The first step is dividing time between toys and clothing. It’s important to have your client explain to their child that it’s time to make way for new toys. If t ..read more

SME team on the new NAPO Move Management and Home Staging Certificate June Carter, GYST* Solutions Why Move Management & Home Staging? This mixture of skills is unique to Professional Organizers and Productivity Specialists and makes for a very special learning experience. Since the launch of NAPO’s new Specialist Certificate course, Move Management and Home Staging, I have been thinking about my motivation to be part of its development process and have come up with some insights on how this course can impact NAPO members. Many people applied for this team and six were chosen. Although I ..read more